When the valve cover gasket comes inmalfunction, car owners should prepare for big trouble. The matter is that this spare part provides absolute tightness to the engine. Therefore, as soon as the gasket loses its sealing properties, the motor begins to flow.
This part can be seen immediately afterhow you opened the hood. The purpose of this element is to seal the neck of the gas distribution mechanism (so that the oil does not penetrate into unnecessary places). The very same cover is attached to several bolts or nuts.
А изготовляется прокладка клапанной крышки ВАЗ из special rubber, which does not lose its properties even with prolonged heating. However, there is nothing eternal in the world, and even such a material loses its elastic properties over time.
Why it is not necessary to postpone the replacement for later?
As noted above, the failedValve cover gasket can have serious consequences. And everything will start from the fact that oil will gradually fall on the head of the block through the cracks formed in the rubber. It seems nothing serious at first glance, but in fact even a few milliliters of leaked fluid can put many details and mechanisms out of operation. The fact is that the oil attracts a thick layer of road dust to itself, and it, in turn, is not the best “guest” in the engine compartment.
To begin with we will prepare the necessary tools.To work, we need to have a few milliliters of gasoline (or any other means that removes greasy stains), motor sealant and, of course, a new gasket.
Then you can get to work.First dismantle the old part. To do this, remove the air cleaner housing and unscrew the mounting nuts. Now we have free access to the gasket. We throw away the old part and install a new one in its place. It is important to remember that before installing the valve cover gasket must be treated with sealant on both sides. One more thing. If at the place of contact between the cylinder head and the cover you have found traces of the old sealant, clean them and degrease the surface. Next, we put the new part in place, cover it with a lid and tighten the necessary bolts.
As you can see, the replacement process is not very difficult.However, here, some car owners manage to make a mistake. So that such things are not encountered, and you, below we will give a small list of things that should be paid special attention.
